Construction Representative, Sr. jobs in New Mexico

The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Facilities, Design & Construction (FDC) seeks a Senior Project/Construction Manager to join our vibrant, committed team of professionals who support the built environment at UNM. The Senior Project/Construction Manager will manage all aspects and lead the execution of multiple UNM capital improvement projects.

UNM FDC provides seamless delivery of professional support services to internal clients using best practices in capital project planning, development, and construction.

UNM offers an outstanding Benefits Package, including:

• Four (4) weeks of vacation annually
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• Health (medical, dental, and vision) benefits for employees and their family
• Retirement benefits through NM Education Retirement Bureau
• Tuition benefits for staff, additional education benefits to spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children of eligible employees and retirees
• Life insurance benefits and more

How we work: 

• Currently, FDC is working a hybrid schedule; this may fluctuate in the future.
• FDC is committed to training, education, and support in areas where prior experience can be enhanced.
• We value a healthy work-life balance for our staff!

Duties of the Senior Project Construction Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Managing all aspects of assigned University capital improvement projects, from project programming through occupancy;
• Leading the execution of multiple capital projects: ensuring goals are met on time and within budget, working either independently or as a project team member;
• Performing cost and schedule management and assessing project risk;
• Managing FDC project management personnel;
• Implementing systems, procedures, and policies that support optimum staff performance in the department.

The ideal candidate will have work experience demonstrating the following:

• Excellent leadership skills, project and personnel management in addition to their own capital projects;
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders, clients and consultants;
• A high level of expertise in cost and schedule management.